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Maggie Menderski

Sarasota

Storyteller, columnist and reporter for @CourierJournal✍️ . I tweet about Louisville, journalism, cooking & our 😻😽. St. Louis native. Mizzou alum.

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  • 1 week ago | courier-journal.com | Maggie Menderski

    Thunder Over Louisville's cancellation has left attendees seeking alternative activities. Downtown Louisville offers various options, including shopping in NuLu, exploring the brewery scene, and visiting the Paristown Garden Show. Museum Row presents opportunities to explore the Kentucky Science Center, Frazier History Museum, and Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory. BOOM! BOOM! ... BUMMER.

  • 1 week ago | courier-journal.com | Maggie Menderski

    Kentucky Kingdom opens for the 2025 season on May 10, with Hurricane Bay following on May 24. Season passes range from $79.99 to $209.99, with free passes for pre-K children. The park operates on a varied schedule throughout the summer, including extended hours for special events. The 2025 season at Kentucky Kingdom is almost here.

  • 2 weeks ago | courier-journal.com | Maggie Menderski

    Murray, Kentucky and Newport, Kentucky were recognized as two of the best small towns in the nation by USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards. Winners were selected through a nomination process by industry experts and a four-week voting period open to the public. Three cheers for Murray and Newport! These two Kentucky towns have been named among some the best small towns in the nation.

  • 2 weeks ago | courier-journal.com | Maggie Menderski

    Louisville is celebrating Mint Julep Month throughout April with a special trail highlighting the cocktail. The trail features over a dozen stops where visitors can sample mint juleps, learn the history of the drink, and even try making one themselves. Several businesses are offering mint julep-themed products and experiences, including candles, body care items, and specialty cocktails. Ready to hit the Mint Julep Trail? Giddy-up for a Kentucky Derby season twist on Kentucky's favorite spirit.

  • 3 weeks ago | courier-journal.com | Maggie Menderski

    Louisville Ballet's 2025-26 season, “Favorites + Fantasies,” features classics like "Swan Lake" and "Dracula."The season will open with a free production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" in partnership with Kentucky Shakespeare. Ticket sales for the current season have been strong, exceeding goals before the final production of "Cinderella" in April. Louisville Ballet’s upcoming season has the power to make your heart leap and the hair stand up on the back of your neck.

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Maggie Menderski
Maggie Menderski @MaggieMenderski
11 Apr 25

RT @RoushKSR: Can't say enough good things about @MaggieMenderski's feature on Kentucky Derby Tent City. Remember when you didn't need thou…

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10 Apr 25

RT @courierjournal: 100 years ago today "The Great Gatsby" hit the shelves for the very first time. See the ways F. Scott Fitzgerald honore…

Maggie Menderski
Maggie Menderski @MaggieMenderski
9 Apr 25

RT @AmandaMCarroll_: It's officially Derby season and @MaggieMenderski brings us back to a simpler time at UofL: https://t.co/smFDWvVNUF